things we need a word for

[calimac]

The sensation of watching a movie that you'd found hilarious in 1973 but now discover is not very funny.

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[pyffe.livejournal.com]

I was stupid enough to buy Xanadu on VCR (yes, I know it's not a comedy, but the idea applies). Can't believe how bad that movie is! The music was still good, though.